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Apr 28, 2026
2 days ago
Riley *******
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Just got this request from the Washington DC Embassy. How to proceed?

I don’t understand - I submitted all of these things except the payslip.

How do I proceed? Do I have a new letter written and send the same bank statements or send the three most recent ones? (I had a statement closing after submission of the application)

I sent three different bank statements because my funds are scattered and included a reconciliation. However, when I submitted it the previous three months included some of December because of the statement closing date.
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Apr 6, 2026
24 days ago
Ayla ******
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I have been called for an interview I apply through the UAE Dubai embassy royal Thai consulate general Can you help me “If you know someone has gone through this process, can they tell me what questions they will ask?”
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Mar 26, 2026
a month ago
Mariana *******
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Hello! Has anyone under DTV already had a baby in Thailand and had to apply for baby’s DTV as dependent?

If so could you share the process please 🙂
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Mar 17, 2026
a month ago
Sionainne **********
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I'm still pending approval for my DTV I submitted on the 6th of March, through the Thai Embassy in Canberra, Australia.

I'm Australian.

My flight into Thailand is supposed to be on the 24th of March, I read that most people were getting approved within 10 days.

Does it seem likely I will get a response this week?
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Mar 10, 2026
2 months ago
Dave ********
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Just a shout-out to Chiang Rai Immigration. They underwent a recent change of leadership and are now very straight-forward, albeit very particular about requirements and details. However, you will not be suggested an additional fee for services which is just a bribe undercover. I just did my annual renewal application and was in the waiting period for approval when my 90-day came due. I have always filed them online but it was rejected this time so I went in. My window for the 90-day ended less than a week before the date I was given for receiving my annual renewal stamp, so when I went in for the 90-day, I asked if the annual was maybe finished and sure enough it was, so I got the annual stamp, 90-day, and saved another one-hour drive to come in again. The immigration officer was very friendly and courteous (as they usually are in this office) and I went away a happy camper. Good job for RTP-Immigration Chiang Rai.
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Feb 23, 2026
2 months ago
Sheena *************
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If they requested for additional documents, and i submitted. How many more days on average it takes to approve?

Thank you!
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Feb 22, 2026
2 months ago
Natasha *************
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[Sri Thepa Vocational and Dance School]([members only]). I have seen one post of someone who used this school for soft powe to get DTV. Has anyone else used them, how was the process?
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Feb 12, 2026
3 months ago
There are some really helpful people in this thread, and I truly appreciate it!

US Passport applied Ho Chi Minh DTV soft power cooking just approved today

* 26 January: Applied for DTV soft power in Ho Chi Minh City

* 3 February: Additional documents requested

* Photos of all pages of my passport next to a device showing the current date and time

* Additional financial information clarifications

* A letter outlining my intentions for the next five years

* 12 February: Application approved

My finances were a bit complicated, as I needed to show funds across four different accounts to meet the required amount and in different currencies. I decided to use an agency (Issa Compass), which helped me with organising and presenting the financial documentation, and they caught a few errors I made in my initial app. For me, using an agency was worth it given these complications and bandwidth issues.

For the activity requirement, I applied under the cooking option and used Arun Thai Cooking. I would recommend taking photos of yourself cooking for the application, as I think this was helpful.
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Feb 12, 2026
3 months ago
Confiden********
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Hey guys - how do u submit multiple documents? All combined into one??

Thank u
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Feb 8, 2026
3 months ago
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some guidance.

Just to clarify upfront: I’m fully aware that I’m required to remain in the UK until the visa process is finalized. I’m not questioning that rule.

I’m asking because there is a real possibility that I may need to leave the UK before the decision, and I’d like to understand the consequences, not debate whether I should stay or not.

Specifically:

• If leaving the UK before the decision leads to an automatic cancellation, would that negatively affect my immigration record or be considered a red flag?

• If the application is cancelled, would I still be able to apply again for the DTV from another country in the future?

• And in a different scenario: if the visa were approved while I am already outside the UK and entering Thailand as a tourist, is there any possibility of re-entering using that visa, or would it be invalid in that case?

I appreciate any insight from people who have factual information or personal experience with this situation. Thank you!
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